El Campo City Council is meeting tonight to discuss an $8 million bond for sewer and road repairs. This includes $1.8 million for emergency repairs on South Wharton Street, and $2.8 million for planned sewer improvements. They’re also considering a $3.8 million request for road improvements. Other topics include demolition projects, a potential Farmers Market, … Read more
Two people linked to a local nursing home are in jail. Cassity Jones, an ex-staff member, is accused of lying on official records about an assault on a resident. He’s held on a $30,000 bond. The company he worked for, Colonial Living, says they’re cooperating with the investigation. Michael McCloud, a former resident, is accused … Read more
Starting Monday, fishing at the Riverside Park duck pond in Victoria won’t be allowed, except for city-hosted events. The pond was stocked with fish last October, and young catfish will be added in March. This closure lets the fish grow and establish their population. Signs will notify residents, and violators may be ticketed.
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s investigators are trying to find out who killed a 38-year-old woman in her home Monday morning. The incident happened around 3:40 a.m. at Spindlewood Drive, near Plantation Valley Drive. The victim, Coralyn Hunt, was found shot in her bedroom by her 17-year-old. Neighbors expressed shock, saying they didn’t hear any gunshots. … Read more
Local high school football players from Edna and Ganado have been raking in awards. They made it to state semifinals, and now, they’re getting recognized by various associations. Edna had five players and Ganado had three on the recent All-State teams. Players like Dylan Holt, Logan Bures, and Bryce Ullman from Ganado, and Braylen Harris, … Read more
The Colorado County Beef and Forage Committee is hosting a 5-hour Beef and Forage educational event on Feb. 26 at the Colorado County Fairgrounds HE Building in Columbus. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Don’t miss it.
This month’s Employee Spotlight is on Eddie Garza, a maintenance worker at El Campo Parks. He’s been with them for over a year now, bringing landscaping skills to the team. Known for his hard work and positive attitude, Eddie’s colleagues enjoy working with him. Outside of work, he likes gardening, reading, and puzzles.
Bay City police need your help. They’re looking for a woman and a vehicle involved in a theft at H-E-B on February 5th. Pictures of the woman and a car are posted on Bay City PD’s social media page. If you have any info, please contact Detective Jerome Estrada. Let’s help keep our community safe.
El Campo City Council is backing a proposed senior housing project. If it gets state funding, the city will waive a $250 building permit fee for the $9 million development. The project, aimed at seniors aged 55 and up, includes 28 units, a clubhouse, a community room, and a fitness center. It’s still in the … Read more
The Palacios Area Historical Association is hosting an exhibition called “Citizens at Last: The Woman Suffrage Movement in Texas” until March 15th. It celebrates the 1920 ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The exhibition, at the City by the Sea Museum, highlights Texas’ role as the first southern state … Read more